Which advancement allowed computers to become more than simple data calculators?A.The iPadB.The tabletC.The microprocessorD.The laptop

The advancement that allowed computers to become more than simple data calculators is C. The microprocessor.

Here's a step-by-step explanation:

1. The microprocessor is a computer processor where the data processing logic and control is included on a single integrated circuit, or a small number of integrated circuits.

2. The microprocessor is a multipurpose, programmable device that accepts digital data as input, processes it according to instructions stored in its memory, and provides results as output.

3. It is a central processing unit on a single integrated circuit chip containing millions of very small components including transistors, resistors, and diodes that work together.

4. This advancement made it possible for computers to become smaller, cheaper, and more powerful, and it also allowed them to become more than simple data calculators.

5. The iPad, the tablet, and the laptop are all devices that were made possible because of the development of the microprocessor, but they are not the advancement that allowed computers to become more than simple data calculators.